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Shovelware is a derogatory term used for software that has either been quickly developed without regard to quality or function and features, or software that has been forced on customers such as those that are preloaded on laptops or smartphones by their respective carriers.
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plant asset management

Ten Billion dollars in production is lost annually from unplanned downtime in the power sector. 95% of alarms don’t matter. In this eBook learn how power leaders are leveraging Asset Performance Management (APM) to drive less unplanned downtime, safer operations and a competitive edge with data and predictive analytics.

Today’s manufacturers need to ensure their production facilities are available 24/7. Ensuring that production lines are operating smoothly, associated utilities supplies are maintained correctly and production stoppages are minimized can significantly help to reduce the operational costs and boost the profits of today’s manufacturing operations.

Zebra offers forward-thinking manufacturers unparalleled visibility into goods, assets, people and transactions that help maximize output, ensure quality assurance and traceability and increase operational flexibility with a smarter, more connected plant floor.
Zebra Technologies commissioned a global study to analyze trends and challenges that impact manufacturing companies. The survey asked 1,100 executives from automotive, high tech, food, beverage, tobacco and pharmaceutical companies for their insights on adopting technology on the plant floor to increase their competitive position.

Today’s manufacturers need to ensure their production facilities are available 24/7. Ensuring that production lines are operating smoothly, associated utilities supplies are maintained correctly and production stoppages are minimized can significantly help to reduce the operational costs and boost the profits of today’s manufacturing operations.